Niseko

If you are a skier or snowboarder with a taste for the back country Niseko is a treasure chest stuffed that you will discover is overflowing with some of the finest powder on earth.
Hiking opportunities abound here in Niseko and a great option suitable for the whole family is Hangetsuko or Half Moon Lake.
Camping opportunities in Hokkaido abound with fantastic campsites within an easy drive from Niseko.
Ever dreamed of riding bottomless powder all through the day and into the night? Well, in Niseko you can do exactly that..
Every season in Niseko offers something special, with cherry blossoms in the spring, festivals through the summer and the emotive colours of the Autumn. Summer is of course one of the best times.
Ski and snowboard videos are what hungry powder hounds feast on during the summer months and the more video's you watch the more you realise Japan is the place to be if you want deep, dry all you can eat powder.
Over the last couple of years the Hanazono area in Niseko has undergone some big changes. First the park Hyatt has built an impressive hotel at the base which features ten lounges, bars and restaurants, including French cuisine, sushi, robata, teppan, Italian and Chinese.
Niseko has is firmly established as an internationally acclaimed resort destination and the name now synonymous with incredible snow, mouthwatering food and an ever increasing range of fantastic accommodation.
There are many attractions just beyond the outskirts of the Niseko area and one of these is lake Toya, a stunning scenic destination any time of the year.
Many people who travel to Hokkaido will often not see much more than Chitose Airport and the resort area of Niseko.